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Miss Jamaica Universe 2012

Leila Lopes, Sakira, Yendi Philips at the Miss Jamaica Universe 2012 pageant

Good evening ladies and gentleman. I’m contestant number 1, Miss. Absolute Travel Addict… Once upon a time I did a pageants. My mom competed growing up and felt it necessary to force expose my sister and I to the wonderful world of pageantry as well. Thankfully she was never one of those crazy stage moms and after […]

Somerset Falls, Portland, Jamaica

What’s your favorite part of Jamaica? For many Jamaica veterans, Portland seems to stand out as a fan favorite and it’s easy to see why. There is this rain forest like lushness  across the parish and tons of caves and coves perfect for a relaxing and peaceful getaway. One of the most memorable parts of my visit […]

Jamaica Travel Addict

Half Moon Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica

To say I love Jamaica is an understatement! So much about this tiny island has captured me and keeps me coming back again and again — perfect weather, fresh food, contagious music and amazing people. Since this addiction began 3 years ago, I’ve… visited all 14 parishes lived in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston planned a friend’s honeymoon […]

Lover’s Leap, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

The 1700ft drop from Lover's Leap, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

Legend has it that two slaves fell in love on a sugar plantation in St. Elizabeth on Jamaica’s south coast. Their master fell in love with the young woman and planned to sell her beau so that he could have her to himself. Refusing to accept that fate, the enslaved couple fled the plantation only […]